I know, Labor Day was just last week -- but Christmas really isn't that far off. And here's good news from Orlando Ballet: The organization has added three more performances of its holiday staple, "The Nutcracker."

The original "Nutcracker" schedule featured performances Dec. 17-20. The additional shows, including an extra weekend performance, extend the run through Dec. 23.

Here's the new schedule:

8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17

8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18

2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19

2 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20

8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22

8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23

"The Nutcracker" tells the story of little Clara, who visits the enchanted world of the Sugar Plum Fairy and others on Christmas Eve. It features the famous Tchaikovsky score, played at performances by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.

Performances are at the Dr. Phillips Center, 455 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, with tickets ranging from $41.50-$93. Go to DrPhillipsCenter.org.

Tickets are also on sale for the ballet's season-opener, "Giselle," which will be staged at the Dr. Phillips Center Oct. 31-Nov. 1, and the fall "Uncorked at The Abbey," which will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. "Uncorked" is a behind-the-scenes look at the ballet. (The Abbey is at 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando.)

Subscriptions for the entire Orlando Ballet 2015-16 season start at $185 and can be purchased by calling 407-426-1739, or going to www.orlandoballet.org.